Jōetsu Line
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The Joetsu Line (上越線, Jōetsu-sen) is a major railway line in Japan, owned by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It connects Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture with Miyauchi Station in Niigata Prefecture, linking the northwestern Kanto region and the Sea of Japan coast of the Chūbu region. The name refers to the old provinces of Kōzuke (上野) and Echigo (越後), which the line connects.
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Joetsu Line | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | 上越線 | ||
Locale | Gunma, Niigata prefectures | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 34 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Heavy rail | ||
Operator(s) | JR East | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1920; 104 years ago (1920) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 162.6 km (101.03 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) | ||
Electrification | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | ||
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